Rhys I of Deheubarth

Rhys I of Deheubarth (709-780) was the king of Deheubarth from 740 to 780, succeeding Ithel of Deheubarth and preceding Brochfael of Deheubarth.

Biography
Rhys was born in 709 to the Welsh Christian House of Morgannwg. Rhys succeeded his father Ithel of Deheubarth as the king of Deheubarth upon his death in 740, and reigned for 40 years. When he died, he was succeeded by his son Brochfael of Deheubarth.